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SUMMARY:Women Empowering Women - Cledia Hernandez
DESCRIPTION:The Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce’s highly popular Women Empowering Women event returns Aug. 5 at the chamber. Cledia Hernandez\, provost of TSTC\, is this month’s speaker. \nAttendees must RSVP: lcampbell@harlingen.com or 956-423-5440.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/women-empowering-women-cledia-hernandez/
LOCATION:Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce\, 311 E. Tyler Ave.\, Harlingen\, TX\, 78550\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Digital Marketing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Weslaco Economic Development hosts a free in-person workshop for businesses on digital marketing Aug. 9. This is a beginners course for those wanting to learn how to market their business online\, whether it be social media\, websites\, photos or just looking to get their information out there. \nGuest Presenter and speaker will be Pam from Lê Phở House. \nFor more information\, contact Lillie Delgado at LDelgado@weslacoedc.com.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/digital-marketing-workshop/
LOCATION:Weslaco Business Visitor and Event Center\, 275 S. Kansas\, Weslaco\, TX\, 78596\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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SUMMARY:Preparing for Financial Emergencies
DESCRIPTION:BBVA hosts a free webinar\, “Preparing for Financial Emergencies” Aug. 10. \nIn this workshop\, participants will:\n\nUnderstand the importance of having an emergency savings plan.\nLearn tools and resources to develop and implement an emergency savings strategy.\nDevelop skills to protect during times of financial emergency or uncertainty.\n\nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/preparing-for-financial-emergencies/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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SUMMARY:Business Over Breakfast - Walker Smith
DESCRIPTION:The Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business Over Breakfast returns Aug. 12 with speaker Walker Smith\, director of the Port of Harlingen. This event is free. \nAttendees must RSVP to attend to lcampbell@harlingen.com or 956-423-5440.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/business-over-breakfast-walker-smith/
LOCATION:Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce\, 311 E. Tyler Ave.\, Harlingen\, TX\, 78550\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:South Texas Women-Owned Business Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the Governor’s Commission for Women and a panel of subject-matter experts from the South Texas Region Aug. 18 as they share information and advice about starting\, growing and sustaining a business. \nThe webinar will provide information and timely\, actionable advice on a variety of subjects including: \n\nFunding resources\nFinancial management\nSocial media/marketing\nEcommerce\nWhere to find business help and advice.\n\nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/south-texas-women-owned-business-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210820
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SUMMARY:RGV Regional Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:Workforce Solutions Cameron\, Workforce Solutions Lower Rio and RGV Partnership invite the public to the RGV Regional Job Fair on Aug. 19 at both the McAllen Convention Center and the Brownsville Event Center. Speak with representatives from various organizations offering employment opportunities. More than 100 companies from throughout the Valley will be participating. \nThe McAllen fair takes place at 700 Convention Center Blvd. from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.\, while the Brownsville event at 1 Center Drive runs from 1-5 p.m. \nJob seekers must preregister to participate at the Brownsville location.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/rgv-regional-job-fair/
LOCATION:TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiring events
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SUMMARY:Edinburg Chamber Membership Drive
DESCRIPTION:The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce hosts a membership drive Aug. 19 from 1-5 p.m. The chamber invites prospective members to stop by for an opportunity to meet chamber staff\, ambassadors and volunteers. \nThose who also become chamber members or renew their membership that day will be entered into a drawing for door prizes. \nRSVP online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/edinburg-chamber-membership-drive/
LOCATION:Edinburg Chamber of Commerce\, 602 W University Drive\, Edinburg\, TX\, 78539\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Edinburg Sunset Member Market
DESCRIPTION:The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce hosts its Sunset Member Market Aug. 19 from 3-7 p.m. at the Historic Edinburg Chamber Depot. \nThe chamber’s Sunset Member Market allows attendees to discover new products and services from different Edinburg Chamber vendors and creators. \nFor vendor information\, contact the chamber.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/edinburg-sunset-member-market/
LOCATION:Edinburg Chamber of Commerce\, 602 W University Drive\, Edinburg\, TX\, 78539\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shopping
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SUMMARY:Food Park Unplugged
DESCRIPTION:Food Park Unplugged takes place Aug. 20 at McAllen Food Park. Every third Friday of the month\, enjoy the sounds of local crooners while feasting on dishes by Food Truck chefs. Take a stroll and do some shopping from local craft and collectibles vendors. This event is family- and pet-friendly. \nFree admission into the park.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/25135/
LOCATION:McAllen Food Park\, 10 N. Broadway\, McAllen\, 78501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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ORGANIZER;CN="McAllen Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:bcardenas@mcallenchamber.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210822
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SUMMARY:North Brownsville Rotary Club - Ninth Annual Whitewing Tune Up Shoot
DESCRIPTION:Tune up your wing-shooting skills before Whitewing-Dove Season at the North Brownsville Rotary Club’s ninth annual Whitewing Tune Up Shoot on Aug. 21. Proceeds go towards funding scholarships for area college-bound students. More than $250\,000 has been awarded since 1985. \nTrophies awarded for first-\, second- and third-place teams\, and first-\, second- and third-place individuals in men’s\, women’s and youth divisions\, plus Modified Lewis Class A\, B\, C and D winners. No experience is necessary as knowledgeable clay target shooters who will instruct participants. \nOrganizers will pair Individual participants with others to make up squads of five shooters. Practice rounds available on the Wednesday prior from 6 p.m. until closing at a special $6 per round. \nEntry fee includes participation in a multi-station sporting clay course\, BBQ meal and refreshments. Door prizes include ice chests\, a wine basket\, shotgun shells and beach gear.  Adult entry fee includes entry into the $1\,200 guaranteed payout Calcutta. Additional BBQ plates available for non-participants at $10 each. \nRegistration takes place from 8-10 a.m. Instructions to participants and commencement begins at 9 a.m. \nRaffle tickets are available from club members at $10 each for an adult Yildiz 12 Ga. Over/Under shotgun and two-liter ice chests. A total of 300 tickets are available. \nRegister at the event or entry forms are available from any club member\, and on the NBRC or Loma Alta’s Facebook pages.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/north-brownsville-rotary-club-ninth-annual-whitewing-tune-up-shoot-2/
LOCATION:Loma Alta Trap & Skeet Club\, 500 Old Port Isabel Road\, Brownsville\, TX\, 78521\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers,Recreation
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Brownsville Rotary Club":MAILTO:peteg@cob.us
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SUMMARY:Business Branding Strategies Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a brand strategy for your existing business? A brand strategy is a long-term plan on what you want your business to “say” about your products and services to new and existing customers. \nThis message\, also known as branding\, helps you engage and communicate with your customers more clearly. The more consistent and aligned your brand message is\, the more likely you are to attract and maintain loyal customers. \nThis webinar shares practical branding strategies for increased sales and discusses the impact a brand has on the value of a business. \nTopics include:\n\nProtecting your brand\nBrand messaging\nBrand alignment\n\nThis webinar is presented by Jaenie Longoria\, Global Business Consultant with Biz Media Firm. Hosts are the UTRGV SBDC with promotional support by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce \nRegister by noon Aug. 23.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/business-branding-strategies-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Edinburg Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@edinburg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T180000
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SUMMARY:I&E Network
DESCRIPTION:McAllen Chamber of Commerce’s I&E Network returns to in-person meeting Aug. 26 with “How to Break Free From Your Mental Barriers To Success.” \nAll entrepreneurs may participate in this free community program. \nShawn Elliot Russell will share tiny habits that will help you break mental barriers for success. \nTopics include:\nWhat creates the mental barriers in the first place?\nHow to identify them.\nHow to break free from them. \nThe I & E Network holds its meetings on the fourth Thursday of every month. It is free and open to all community members that are working on new ideas. \nRSVP required\, as seating is limited. RSVP online or contact Michelle Rodriguez.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/ie-network-7/
LOCATION:McAllen Chamber of Commerce\, 1200 Ash Ave.\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Rodriguez%2C McAllen Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:mrodriguez@mcallenchamber.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210831T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210831T143000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T160914Z
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SUMMARY:SBA Programs and Resources for Small Business Start Ups
DESCRIPTION:Learn how SBA helps small business start\, grow\, expand and recover with this webinar Aug. 31. \nThe U.S. Small Business Administration’s Corpus Christi Branch Office\, in collaboration with Del Mar College Small Business Development Center\, presents an overview of the tools and resources to help participants with their businesses. \nTopics include:\n\nOverview of SBA Programs to assist small businesses\nAvailable SBA funding options\nSmall business advising and counseling\nSBA resource partners\nEconomic aid relief options and resources updates\n\nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/sba-programs-and-resources-for-small-business-start-ups/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cecilia Orozco%2C SBA":MAILTO:Cecilia.orozco@sba.gov
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